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Sherwin Williams Liquid Blue SW6779

Liquid Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6779

About Liquid Blue by Sherwin Williams

Brightness: 60.5%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #a6d4de

RGB: 166, 212, 222

Hue191°

Saturation46%

Lightness76%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Liquid Blue from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Liquid Blue looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Liquid Blue SW6779 a warm or cool color?
Liquid Blue by Sherwin Williams is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Liquid Blue?
Liquid Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 191°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Liquid Blue?
Brightness is about 61%. Saturation is around 46%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 76%. Hue is close to 191°. The hex value is #a6d4de. The RGB value is 166, 212, 222.
Is Liquid Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Liquid Blue has brightness around 61%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Liquid Blue?
You can match Liquid Blue with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Liquid Blue work best in a home?
Liquid Blue works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Liquid Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Liquid Blue is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Liquid Blue in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Liquid Blue in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Liquid Blue. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Liquid Blue. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.